Overview
- Powerlink is preparing the submission for the Gladstone Project under Queensland’s Priority Transmission Investment (PTI) framework.
- The primary purpose of the Gladstone Project is the reinforcement of the Gladstone network to support decarbonisation in the region. The proposed investment also provides some incremental renewable connection capacity.
- Key consultation dates are provided below
- Watch the public PTI webinar held on 17 July and access the presented slides in the Resources section.
Role of transmission in Queensland’s energy transition and future energy system
Investment in the transmission network is critical to connect new large-scale renewable energy projects in Queensland.
Decarbonising Queensland’s energy system means increasing the amount of renewable energy used to meet the energy needs of households and businesses, and reducing our reliance on coal-fired power generation.
Together, renewable energy, storage (from pumped hydro and batteries) and the transmission network form the foundations of our future energy system in Queensland.
About the Gladstone Project
The primary purpose of the Gladstone Project is the reinforcement of the Gladstone network to support decarbonisation in the region. The proposed investment also provides some incremental renewable connection capacity.
Access the consultation paper below for full details.
Consultation and webinar
Powerlink will undertake two public consultations during the assessment stage of the Gladstone Project PTI process:
- Consultation on the draft submission document (completed)
- Consultation on the draft assessment document
Gladstone Project PTI Webinar
Powerlink held a webinar on 17 July 2024 providing overview of the PTI framework, the Gladstone Project and the consultation paper.
See the Resources section on this page to watch the recording of this webinar and access the presented slides.
RECENTLY COMPLETE: Consultation on the draft submission document
Powerlink prepared a submission for the Gladstone Project under Queensland’s Priority Transmission Investment (PTI) framework.
As part of this process, Powerlink invited submissions and comments in response to the matters discussed in the consultation paper, and the draft submission, from energy industry participants, energy market bodies, potential non-network solution providers and any other interested parties. Submissions are invited, in particular on the following elements:
- the proposed identified need;
- the proposed assessment documents, and reasons for their selection;
- the recommended modifications to, and reasons for modifications of, assessment documents; or
- potential credible network and non-network options that may address the identified need, in part or full, and replace or defer capital investment.
Full details are provided in the consultation paper.
Consultation due dates
On or before 7 August 2024
All submissions (other than those submitted by non-network solution providers)
On or before 4 October 2024
Submissions from potential non-network solution providers
Submissions registering a potential alternative credible network and/or non-network option should provide an overview of the option proposed, with as much technical and commercial information that may be provided prior to the closing date for submissions. Powerlink will engage with proponents of such options following the closure of the consultation period to confirm the information provided, and/or seek additional information to enable Powerlink to determine whether the option is a credible option to meet all or part of the identified need. Further engagement may also be required in order to establish cost information in relation to the proposed option during the assessment stage.
Powerlink will:
- engage with Powerlink’s PTI Panel at the commencement of and during the PTI process.
- undertake direct engagement with potential non-network solution providers and any interested parties as required prior to and during the assessment stage.
- publish the assessment on Powerlink’s website noting the outcomes of the analysis and recommended solutions for implementation.
The information provided on Powerlink’s website in relation non-network options is not intended to contain confidential data.
Consultation paper
Contact
Submissions and meeting requests should be emailed to the Manager, Network and Alternate Assessments at [email protected].
About the Priority Transmission Investment framework
The Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan identifies a number of transmission projects as critical to the transformation of Queensland’s energy system. These are called Priority Transmission Investment (PTI) projects. Gain an understanding of the PTI framework stages on our PTI webpage and within the consultation paper.